HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-079 Reso Sewer Exemption for 1197 Danby RdMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
July22, 2024
TB Resolution 2024 -79: Authorization for the Town Engineer to issue a Sewer Exemption for 1197 Danby Road
Whereas the Town Engineer received a request for a Sewer Exemption from Zachary Hubbell, Contractor, on behalf of the owner(s) of1197 Danby Rd, Byron and Betty Shaff,indicatingthere
is no access to town sewer and identifying the difficulties associated with connecting to municipal sewer due to the nearest sewer main(s) being approximately 1400+/- feet away, which
would requirea main extension at an estimated cost of $350,000, and
Whereas the currentowners arereplacing an existing septic system that has failed on the property and the Tompkins County Health Department will be designing a septic system for the existing
home, now therefore be it
Resolved, pursuant to Town of Ithaca Code Chapter 214-6, “Exemptions”, the Town Board finds the applicant has shown unusual and extreme practical difficulties in connecting to municipal
sewer for the reasons conveyed by town staff and detailed in the request, dated July 15, 2024, and be it further
Resolved, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Engineer to issue an exemption from Town of Ithaca Code Chapter214-5 “Connection required,” for 1197 Danby Rd, for the installation
of a new, onsite wastewater treatment system associated with the existing single-family residence, subject to the consent of the Tompkins County Health Department.
Moved: Rich DePaoloSeconded: Rob Rosen
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson, Gutenberger & Rosen